Ch 54: Care of the Patient with a Neurologic
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1. The name of this area of the brain ANS: D
means "bridge." It is the origin of The pons connects the midbrain to the medulla
cranial nerves V through VIII and is oblongata. The word pons means "bridge." It is the
responsible for sending impulses to origin of cranial nerves V and VIII.
the structures inferior and superior
to it. It also contains a respiratory REF: Page 1890
center that complements the part of TOP: Anatomy and physiology
the brain stem located inferior to it. It
is called the
a. medulla oblongata.
b. diencephalon.
c. cerebellum.
d. pons.
2. The cranial nerve that supplies ANS: D
most of the organs in the thoracic The vagus nerve extends from the throat, larynx,
and abdominal cavities and also and organs in the thoracic and abdominal cavities.
carries motor fibers to glands that It is responsible for sensations and will accelerate
produce digestive juices and other peristalsis when stimulated.
secretions is the
a. somatic motor nerve. REF: Page 1891, Table 54-1 TOP: Anatomy and
b. visceral sensory nerve. physiology
c. abducens nerve.
d. vagus nerve.
,3. A patient has a head injury and is ANS: A
presenting with signs and symptoms Place the neck in a neutral position (not flexed or
of increased intracranial pressure. extended) to promote venous drainage.
Which nursing intervention would be
helpful in reducing this pressure? REF: Page 1907
a. Place the neck in a neutral position TOP: Intracranial pressure (ICP) Step: Planning
to promote venous drainage.
b. Suction hourly to stimulate the
cough reflex.
c. Add extra blankets to keep the
patient warm.
d. Turn the patient frequently to
prevent skin impairment.
4. When obtaining a health history ANS: C
from a patient with a neurological For patients with suspected neurological
problem, the nurse is likely to elicit conditions, the presence of many symptoms or
the most valid response from the subjective data may be significant.
patient with which question?
a. "Do you have any sensations of REF: Page 1893 TOP: Assessment
pins and needles in your feet?"
b. "Does the pain radiate from your
back into your legs?"
c. "Can you describe the sensations
you are having in your head?"
d. "Do you ever have any nausea or
dizziness?"
, 5. A patient has been injured in a ANS: D
motorcycle accident and is Collection of objective data includes a change in
presenting with signs and symptoms level of consciousness. A change in the level of
of increased intracranial pressure. consciousness is the earliest sign of increased
What is the most significant sign or intracranial pressure.
symptom of increased intracranial
pressure? REF: Pages 1897, 1905 TOP: Intracranial pressure
a. Pupil changes (ICP)
b. Ipsilateral paralysis
c. Vomiting
d. Decrease in the level of
consciousness
6. The patient, injured in an ANS: C
automobile accident, is being A lumbar puncture is contraindicated in patients
evaluated in the emergency who might have increased intracranial pressure,
department for possible head injury. because the withdrawal of fluid may cause the
Which test should not be done if medulla oblongata to herniate downward into the
there is an indication of increased foramen magnum.
intracranial pressure?
a. CT scan REF: Pages 1906, 1940
b. MRI scan TOP: Trauma
c. Lumbar puncture
d. Electroencephalogram
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Terms in this set (40)
1. The name of this area of the brain ANS: D
means "bridge." It is the origin of The pons connects the midbrain to the medulla
cranial nerves V through VIII and is oblongata. The word pons means "bridge." It is the
responsible for sending impulses to origin of cranial nerves V and VIII.
the structures inferior and superior
to it. It also contains a respiratory REF: Page 1890
center that complements the part of TOP: Anatomy and physiology
the brain stem located inferior to it. It
is called the
a. medulla oblongata.
b. diencephalon.
c. cerebellum.
d. pons.
2. The cranial nerve that supplies ANS: D
most of the organs in the thoracic The vagus nerve extends from the throat, larynx,
and abdominal cavities and also and organs in the thoracic and abdominal cavities.
carries motor fibers to glands that It is responsible for sensations and will accelerate
produce digestive juices and other peristalsis when stimulated.
secretions is the
a. somatic motor nerve. REF: Page 1891, Table 54-1 TOP: Anatomy and
b. visceral sensory nerve. physiology
c. abducens nerve.
d. vagus nerve.
,3. A patient has a head injury and is ANS: A
presenting with signs and symptoms Place the neck in a neutral position (not flexed or
of increased intracranial pressure. extended) to promote venous drainage.
Which nursing intervention would be
helpful in reducing this pressure? REF: Page 1907
a. Place the neck in a neutral position TOP: Intracranial pressure (ICP) Step: Planning
to promote venous drainage.
b. Suction hourly to stimulate the
cough reflex.
c. Add extra blankets to keep the
patient warm.
d. Turn the patient frequently to
prevent skin impairment.
4. When obtaining a health history ANS: C
from a patient with a neurological For patients with suspected neurological
problem, the nurse is likely to elicit conditions, the presence of many symptoms or
the most valid response from the subjective data may be significant.
patient with which question?
a. "Do you have any sensations of REF: Page 1893 TOP: Assessment
pins and needles in your feet?"
b. "Does the pain radiate from your
back into your legs?"
c. "Can you describe the sensations
you are having in your head?"
d. "Do you ever have any nausea or
dizziness?"
, 5. A patient has been injured in a ANS: D
motorcycle accident and is Collection of objective data includes a change in
presenting with signs and symptoms level of consciousness. A change in the level of
of increased intracranial pressure. consciousness is the earliest sign of increased
What is the most significant sign or intracranial pressure.
symptom of increased intracranial
pressure? REF: Pages 1897, 1905 TOP: Intracranial pressure
a. Pupil changes (ICP)
b. Ipsilateral paralysis
c. Vomiting
d. Decrease in the level of
consciousness
6. The patient, injured in an ANS: C
automobile accident, is being A lumbar puncture is contraindicated in patients
evaluated in the emergency who might have increased intracranial pressure,
department for possible head injury. because the withdrawal of fluid may cause the
Which test should not be done if medulla oblongata to herniate downward into the
there is an indication of increased foramen magnum.
intracranial pressure?
a. CT scan REF: Pages 1906, 1940
b. MRI scan TOP: Trauma
c. Lumbar puncture
d. Electroencephalogram
